2003 World Cup Semi-Final vs Australia
India are the current holders of the ICC Champions Trophy and the Asia Cup.
The India men's national cricket team represents India in international cricket. It is governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and is a full member nation of the International Cricket Council with Test, One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) status.
Quick Facts
- Venue
- St George's Park, Port Elizabeth
- Date
- March 23, 2003
- Top scorer (india)
- Sachin Tendulkar (98 runs)
- Man of the match
- Sachin Tendulkar
Lore & Background
India are the current holders of the ICC Champions Trophy and the Asia Cup. The team has played 601 Test matches, winning 187, losing 188, with 225 draws and 1 tie. India have played in two of the three World Test Championship finals, finishing runners-up twice in 2021 and 2023. The team has played 1,081 ODI matches, winning 575, losing 452, tying 10, and with 44 ending in a no-result.
India have played in the World Cup final four times and have won the title twice in 1983 and 2011. They have also won the Champions Trophy, a record three times in 2002s, 2013, and 2025. India have also won the ODI Asia Cup for a record seven times. The team has played 287 T20I matches, winning 190, losing 81, tying 7, and with 9 ending in a no-result.
India have played in the T20 World Cup final four times and have won the title, a record three times in 2007, 2024, and 2026. India have also won the T20I Asia Cup for a record two times.
Reader's Guide
The 2003 World Cup semi-final between India and Australia was played at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
Did You Know?
- India recorded their first Test victory, in their 24th match, against England at Madras in 1952.
- India won the 1983 Cricket World Cup, defeating the West Indies in the final at Lord's.
- India set a then Test record in the third Test against the West Indies at Port-of-Spain in 1976, chasing 403 to win.
- India's first Test series as an independent country was in late 1947 against Don Bradman's Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when was the 2003 World Cup semi-final between India and Australia played?
This high-stakes encounter occurred on March 17, 2003, at the Newlands cricket ground in Cape Town. It served as a crucial gateway match for both teams to reach the tournament final.
Who scored the most runs for India in the 2003 World Cup semi-final against Australia?
Sachin Tendulkar led the batting lineup with a crucial 85 runs against the Australian attack. His effort kept India in contention during a match that required a miracle to reach the final.
Did India win the 2003 World Cup semi-final match against Australia?
No, Australia defeated India by four wickets to advance to their third consecutive World Cup final. The victory ended India's hopes of reaching their first-ever tournament final that year.
Why is the 2003 Cape Town semi-final considered a classic Indian cricket memory?
It remains a poignant memory because India displayed immense resilience against defending champions yet failed to reach their first-ever final. The game is remembered for a brave effort on foreign soil that narrowly missed creating a historic milestone.
Who won the Man of the Match award in the 2003 World Cup semi-final vs India?
Adam Gilchrist received the honor for his outstanding contribution that secured Australia's victory on the day. His performance was instrumental in guiding his team to a successful chase against the Indian bowlers.
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